William introduced to the Irish Guards that his "time as your colonel" had come to an quit whilst Kate thanked her husband for all his work.
The Princess of Wales has received her first salute as the new Colonel of the Irish Guards at some stage in a St Patrick's Day visit.
Kate took over from Prince William as colonel as the royal couple spoke to the guards at Mons Barracks in Hampshire.
William addressed them first pronouncing he used to be "extremely pleased to be celebrating St Patrick's Day" but used to be also "incredibly sad" as his time period as colonel got here to an end.
In a speech, he said: "It has been one of the great honours of my lifestyles to hold that title; I'm proud of the whole lot it stands for - just as I'm immensely proud of each single one of you.
"While at Sandhurst I had a attainable officers visit to the Irish Guards, an experience that placed this battalion firmly at the pinnacle of my personal want list."
However, "operational reasons" stopped him from serving his frontline years with the regiment.
Speaking about his wife, William said: "I may additionally be stepping aside, however in Colonel Catherine you have a committed, focused and already surprisingly loyal 11th Colonel.
"As you serve together over the years ahead, comprehend that I will proceed to watch you, with huge satisfaction in having been one of you."
Kate took over the tackle asserting her delight in front of the Irish Guards.
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She said: "It definitely is a proper honour to be your Colonel. I am here to pay attention to you, to assist you, and to champion you in all you do - this is a responsibility I do not take lightly.
She mentioned her visit to Salisbury Plain where she met with the 1st Batallion in snowy conditions.
"The day was bitterly cold, and while exhibiting your competencies to yet some other visitor was once likely the ultimate component any of you desired to do, all I saw was enthusiasm, pleasure and incredible dedication."
She brought how impressed she was once with the guards' "boundless, irreverent, superb feel of humour" which made them "unique".
Kate had worn an emerald inexperienced outfit with matching heels, and introduced sprigs of shamrock to the officers and guardsmen as well as to the Irish wolfhound regimental mascot Seamus.
The Irish Guards played tunes inclusive of song from Bill Whelan's Riverdance and the parade completed off with the royal salute as the officers marched past.
William and Kate both took drinks of Guinness after the ceremony, mingling with the guards and discussed the upcoming rugby match between England and Ireland.
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